Policy Rationale
Vermont State University (VTSU) acknowledges that there are times when a member of the university or broader community wishes to learn the content of a class without earning a grade or credit.
Policy
Students may audit a course section with the approval of the course instructor if there is an available seat. Those auditing a course are not required to take examinations, prepare assignments, or participate in discussions and/or group work. No course grade or credit is conferred. Students auditing courses are encouraged to communicate at the beginning of the semester with their instructor about their learning goals and plan for approaching the course. Determined at the start of the semester, the amount and type of feedback and/or grading provided to an auditing student is at the discretion of the instructor.
After the add period , no change will be made either to allow credit for a course audit , or to change a regular course to the status of an audited course. No credit or grades are assigned for audited courses.
For the financial implications of auditing a course, please see the section on Tuition and Fees.
Learners aged 65 and older may take advantage of the Vermont State Colleges System’s tuition discount for students aged 65 and over.
Procedures
- Before course registration, students and/or community members should communicate with the instructor of record to seek permission to audit the class.
- Non-degree students can register easily for up to three courses by completing the course registration form on the VTSU website.
- Once permission has been granted, students must fill out the Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal/Audit/Override Form during registration and will not be permitted to make this change after the official add period for the course.
Responsibilities
Students:
- Contact the instructor of record in a timely fashion prior to registering for the course.
- Fill out the Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal/Audit/Override Form at the time of registration and before the end of the add period.
- Discuss with the instructor, at the beginning of the course, expectations for participation.
Faculty:
- Respond in a timely fashion to student requests for an audit.
- When an audit request is received, consult with the Program Coordinator to review seat availability for auditing students.
- Discuss with the student, at the beginning of the course, expectations for feedback.
Registrar:
Related Documents and Forms
Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal/Audit/Overide Form
Non-Degree Course Registration Form
Related Policies
Course Grades
Admissions for Non-Degree Students
Tuition and Fees
VSC Policy 111: Academic Data Management
VSC Policy 417: Tuition Discount for Students Aged 65 and Over
Date of Last Approved Revision: March 2025
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